The Quick Question Newsletter
Powerful questions for the conversations that matter.
Every issue contains one question.
A question designed to unlock new levels of collaboration, focus and efficiency for your team.
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Quick Question: What am I missing?
Quick Question: What am I missing?
It’s tempting to only hear ‘new things’ when listening to responses. Challenge yourself to listen to how your thoughts are echoed and built upon.
Try to listen for:
Alternate descriptions - Notice how someone new explains the problem. Let a fresh voice give you a new perspective.
Certainty - Seek data or opinions that seem stronger and more certain than yours.
Unexpected emotions - If your curiosity produces an unexpected response, tread gently and offer help and kindness.
This question can help deepen your understanding of both problems and people.
Quick Question: Who should I thank?
Quick Question: Who should I thank?
This is a question that we often ask ourselves rather than others. When holding up that mirror, the challenge is to make sure we think of all the different angles.
Quick Question: What can we learn from…?
Quick Question: What can we learn from...?
Whether it's the end of a project, the early days of new product design or team planning, integrating past learnings is critical.
Listen for genuine insights, consistent messages and unresolved conversations.